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proud2BlibKansan

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Thu Jun 28, 2012, 09:35 PM Jun 2012

What does the Supreme Court's health-care ruling mean for me?


The court's decision to uphold all but one component of the health-care law means new rules for insurers that have already taken effect will remain in place. Beginning in 2014, virtually all Americans will have to obtain health insurance or pay a penalty. There also will be new opportunities to get coverage, including state-based marketplaces known as exchanges* (through which individuals will be able to purchase private plans that meet strict benchmarks for quality) and federal subsidies to help low-income people buy plans on the exchanges. The law will also expand the eligibility rules for Medicaid, but the Court found that states can not be penalized if they decline to comply with the expansion, raising questions as to how effectively the federal government will be able to implement it. Full coverage

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What does the Supreme Court's health-care ruling mean for me? (Original Post) proud2BlibKansan Jun 2012 OP
Cool! Nt abelenkpe Jun 2012 #1
Yep, I thought so too. proud2BlibKansan Jun 2012 #2
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